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Each e-Fab course is an online version of FMA's popular seminars.
For an average of $220 per course, you'll receive:
- Self-paced instruction.
- Real-world photos and videos.
- Scenario-based discussion questions.
- Specific, measurable learning objectives.
- Printable reference materials and handouts.
- Interactive quizzes and hands-on learning exercises.
- A Certificate of Completion to track your training achievements.
- The ability to e-mail your questions to the subject matter experts.
The e-Fab format allows you to get the training that you need, when you need it. There's no reason to be away from the shop floor. e-Fab courses combine a full day's worth of instruction by FMA's leading subject matter experts with the flexibility of online delivery, enabling you to complete the course when and where you want. The training is available 24/7, 365 days a year. All you need is an internet connection.
Take a Tour of FMA's e-learning platform. Then, learn how you can receive free, unlimited e-learning for a year with the new Advantage+Training membership.
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e-Fab Courses
| Type | Register For | When/Where | Focusing On | |
| e-Fab | e-Fab: Fundamentals of Press Brakes | On Demand |
• Use common industry terms correctly • Calculate your own bend deductions • Select the press brake, bending method, and tooling based on the material you're forming and the part you're creating • Determine the correct v-die opening in order to achieve the correct inside radius and avoid part distortion • Maintain a safe working environment |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Fundamentals of Tube Mill Operations | On Demand |
• Understand the principles of tube mill operations from start to finish |
Register |
| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Tube Bending Operations | On Demand |
• Understand the principles behind bending • Properly use and setup each tool used in the rotary draw bend method • Recognize and correct common bend defects |
Register |
| e-Fab | e-Fab: Hand & Inspection Tools for Precision Sheet Metal Operators | On Demand |
• Select the best tool for specific tasks • Understand the benefits and limitations of each tool • Confirm inspection tools have been correctly calibrated before using • Inspect finished parts for conformance to desired specifications |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Blueprint Reading & Part Layout | On Demand |
• Identify dimensions, tolerancing information, materials list, and engineering notes on a blueprint • Use a blueprint to build a part to the customer's specifications |
Register |
| e-Fab | e-Fab: Math Calculations for Sheet Metal Fabrication | On Demand |
• Check your math skills by completing practice problems • Determine the number of parts that can be made out of a piece of metal using area and perimeter • Find the missing angle of a triangle using basic trigonometry |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Inspection & Quality Control | On Demand |
• Follow good quality control practices throughout the entire production process • Build a part according to the customer's specifications • Assess part quality by using common inspection tools |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Shearing Basics | On Demand |
• Understand the function of each of the shear components • Setup a shear to make the perfect cut • Safely operate the shear to make quality cuts every time • Use proper gauging to make complete parts |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Preventive Maintenance | On Demand |
• Identify the benefits of preventive maintenance • Assess wear and tear of machinery and peripherals • Classify who is responsible for which interval check • Compose a corrective action checklist to rectify any damage |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Metallurgy | On Demand |
• Understand the relationship between properties, composition, microscopic structures, and processing • Undertand the microscopic structures present in metals • Understand how microscopic structures influence and can be manipulated to achieve the desired mechanical properties • Understand how to measure mechanical properties and evaluate the microscopic structures |
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| e-Fab | e-Fab: Introduction to Steel Heat Treating | On Demand |
• Understand the reasons for heat treating • Understand the heat treating process and the variables • Recognize metallurgical, design, and process factors that influence the properties of heat treated steels • Identify common problems encountered when heat treating steel |
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